United States
The world's largest higher education system, for well-prepared applicants.
Visa Type
F-1 Student Visa
Intakes
August/September / January
Avg. Tuition/Yr
NPR 25,00,000 – 55,00,000
Success Rate
74%
Why students choose United States
- Unmatched breadth of programs and globally top-ranked institutions across every field.
- Optional Practical Training (OPT) — and STEM OPT extension — provide up to 3 years of post-study work for STEM graduates.
- Extensive scholarship and assistantship culture, especially at the graduate level.
- Strong outcomes for STEM, business, and health sciences graduates specifically.
At a Glance
Visa Success Rate
74% for well-prepared applicants
Living Costs
NPR 1,30,000 – 1,80,000 / month
Work Rights
On-campus only (20 hrs/week); OPT after graduation
PR Pathway
Not a standard pathway
Universities we place students at
Partner network of SEVP-certified institutions
Multiple states
Courses students apply for most
Ways to reduce your tuition cost
Graduate Assistantships
Full tuition + stipend
Strong GRE/academic profile, research fit
What the visa application actually needs
Visa Requirements
- 01Form I-20 from a SEVP-certified institution
- 02SEVIS fee payment confirmation
- 03Proof of sufficient funds for one year of study
- 04Strong ties to Nepal demonstrating non-immigrant intent
- 05DS-160 form and visa interview at the US Embassy
Documents Required
- 01Valid passport
- 02I-20 form
- 03SEVIS fee receipt
- 04Financial documents (bank statements, sponsor affidavit)
- 05Academic transcripts, GRE/GMAT/TOEFL scores as required
- 06DS-160 confirmation page
Career opportunities
Technology and software engineering (STEM OPT advantage)
Business analytics and consulting
Public health and biomedical research
Engineering across sectors
Questions about studying in United States
It's the single most decisive step — a short, high-pressure interview focused on your study plan and intent to return to Nepal. We run mock interview sessions specifically calibrated to common F-1 refusal patterns.